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When Pressure Builds: The Science and Engineering of Explosion Venting

May 22, 2026

Combustible dust explosions are well-documented, well-studied, and entirely preventable, and yet they continue to claim lives, as tragically demonstrated by the July 2025 explosion at a Nebraska biofuels facility. This article introduces the engineering fundamentals of explosion venting, walking through the key parameters, calculations, and judgment calls required to design a compliant and effective deflagration vent per NFPA 68.

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Process Design Practices: Closing the Knowledge Gap

May 22, 2026

Fragmented in-house knowledge and overreliance on third-party expertise are quietly eroding process design capability across the industry. Equity’s Process Design Practices (PDPs) provide a structured, customizable framework for capturing and transferring process design knowledge, supporting everything from equipment sizing and fluid handling to safety systems and basic engineering reviews.

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Engineering 101: Codes and Standards: A Working Introduction

May 22, 2026

Codes and standards are referenced constantly in process facilities, but early-career engineers often lack a clear framework for understanding what they are, how they relate to each other, and why they carry real legal and safety consequences. This article in our Engineering 101 series provides a practical introduction to the codes and standards landscape, covering construction codes, in-service codes, FFS standards, and RAGAGEP, with field examples and common pitfalls to help new engineers build a working foundation, whatever their role.

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Evolution of Gas Dispersion Modeling

Feb 20, 2026

As hazardous release scenarios grow more complex, outdated Gaussian plume models are leaving facilities either over-exposed to risk or over-invested in unnecessary safety infrastructure. This article explores how advanced gas dispersion modeling with rigorous thermodynamic calculations and 3D consequence contours delivers right-sized process safety decisions.

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Asset Lifecycle Management: An Introduction to Process Safety

Feb 20, 2026

The most serious incidents in industrial history were not the result of a single equipment failure — they were the product of systemic breakdowns in design, operations, and management. Understanding how process safety works, and where it can fail, is essential knowledge for any engineer working with complex systems or hazardous materials.

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Practical Electrical Considerations in Process Plants

Jul 17, 2025

Electrical systems are often overlooked in process plants—that is, until something goes wrong. This article shares practical best practices to improve power reliability, reduce downtime, and strengthen the safety and resilience of your facility’s electrical infrastructure.

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The Expert’s Guide to Process Simulation

Apr 29, 2025

Discover the essential principles of process simulation for chemical engineering. In this article, Victor provides a detailed discussion into how to design, troubleshoot, and optimize processes efficiently using modern simulation software. You will learn how to select thermodynamic models, set up accurate simulations, and implement optimization techniques for maximum performance.

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